AuthorChristina Chase

Although crippled by disease, I'm fully alive in love. I write about the terrible beauty and sacred wonder of life, while living with physical disability and severe dependency. A revert to the Catholic faith through atheism, I'm not afraid to ask life's big questions. I explore what it means to be fully human through my weekly blog and have written a book: It's Good to Be Here, published by Sophia Institute Press.

Christ, Divine Mystery, God, Incarnation, Divine Incarnate

Posted February 15, 20185 Comments life and death

Lasting Words: The Epistle

If I wrote a letter to those who were grieving my death, what would I write? This is one of the questions that I asked myself last year in my … Continue Reading Lasting Words: The Epistle

Posted February 8, 20185 Comments life and death

Lasting Words: Psalm 139

What Sacred Scripture do you want read at your funeral? Continuing with the divinely inspired words that I want to share with those who will grieve my death, whenever that … Continue Reading Lasting Words: Psalm 139

Posted February 1, 20186 Comments life and death

Lasting Words: The Book of Wisdom

Sacred Scripture on Beauty and Truth…. For the first reading at my funeral (read more about that HERE) I would like these words from The Book of Wisdom proclaimed. This … Continue Reading Lasting Words: The Book of Wisdom

Posted January 25, 20188 Comments life and death

Leaving with These Words

Last year, I had several health challenges that reminded me, yet again, of how fragile and fleeting my life is. Having been born with a rare disease and living all … Continue Reading Leaving with These Words

Posted January 19, 20185 Comments biographical

The Book I’m Writing

To my ears, it sounds a bit ridiculous and slightly pretentious to say that I am writing a book. But… I am. Again. This is not the first writing project … Continue Reading The Book I’m Writing

Starlight, illumination, Man, inspiration, hubris

Posted January 11, 20184 Comments poetry

An Eve in Winter

When you enter a darkened room and see a pool of moonlight on the floor, do you wait to turn the lights on so you can step into the … Continue Reading An Eve in Winter

Frozen, ice, midwinter, angel wings, angel

Posted January 4, 20188 Comments Favorite Things

In the Bleak Midwinter

On the day that this is being posted, I should be hard at work fulfilling my New Year’s resolution – writing a book. Should be, But am I?…. Because this … Continue Reading In the Bleak Midwinter

Posted December 28, 201726 Comments biographical

New Year’s Resolution 2018

I make the same mistakes, repeatedly. You? And, so, as each year comes to an end and a new one is about to begin, I seem to make the same … Continue Reading New Year’s Resolution 2018

Christmas, Isaiah, Nativity, Jesus, divine incarnate

Posted December 25, 2017 holy days

Happy Christmas

Posted December 21, 20172 Comments holy days

Just One

Sometimes, I feel so small. This planet is far too large for me to understand, with way too many people for my mind to comprehend. What does 7 billion mean? … Continue Reading Just One

Posted December 14, 201712 Comments biographical

Mama

My mother is having surgery today. She needs to have a full tear in her rotator cuff repaired – a surgery that is not uncommon. But, I admit… I’m still … Continue Reading Mama

Posted December 7, 20176 Comments biographical

Advent Waiting… Christmas Is Coming

I love the Advent Season. When I was a kid, that meant that I loved Advent calendars. Opening little doors every day to find hidden words, pictures, or best of … Continue Reading Advent Waiting… Christmas Is Coming

Posted November 30, 201711 Comments biographical

The Blogging Experience

Four years ago, I pushed out of my comfort zone and did two things which have had lasting effect on my life: (1) I made a personal act of consecration … Continue Reading The Blogging Experience

Posted November 23, 20175 Comments biographical

Radically Give Thanks in All Things

“In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”[1] You know that Thanksgiving tradition of going around the dinner table asking each … Continue Reading Radically Give Thanks in All Things

Posted November 16, 20174 Comments in the world

Scripture Quotes on the Mind

I left you (last week) with this thought: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be … Continue Reading Scripture Quotes on the Mind

Posted November 9, 20174 Comments scripture

Scripture Quotes from the Heart

I’ve been trying to find a biblical quote to put on the wall of my bedroom. In researching passages (focusing on the heart) I decided to share a few here … Continue Reading Scripture Quotes from the Heart